Juno, I know on your spontaneous night with Bleeker you had no intentions of bringing a child into your world but, it’s really basic understanding. Every time you have sex there’s always some risk of you becoming pregnant and not using contraceptives has you at a 90% chance of pregnancy. It’s obviously not easy being a parent, especially at sixteen, but it was heartwarming to see you do what most people are not capable of. See it’s black and white for most, either you keep or abort your baby and it shouldn’t be that way. Adoption is always an option and for that reason your story is important to share. You gave a loving woman the one thing she wanted most but couldn’t produce herself, as well as giving the baby a life you could not at the time.
It’s important we’re properly educated about sex. We’re fortunate to live in a country where we’re allowed a right to privacy, meaning our right to choose what we take part in, as well as know that our personal information is protected by law. Our freedom is exercised when a woman becomes pregnant and is given choices. Organizations such as Planned Parenthood, are created to inform and care for women, especially in regards to reproduction. Both men and women should be given choices for their sexual health.
Amy, I knew you wouldn’t believe me when I told you you were pregnant. I wasn’t sure how I knew I just remember meeting up with you one day and instantly knowing something was different. When I finally convinced you to take a pregnancy test, you were so adamant you weren’t pregnant, I didn’t expect you to make me go into the store to buy it (I still remember the look the cashier gave me). But there we both were sitting on the bathroom floor while you cried as those two lines appeared, letting the reality of becoming a mother at eighteen sink in. We headed to the clinic the next day to see how far along you were and I remember silently sitting in the waiting room as you told me you were planning to abort. You explained that you were terrified of telling your mom because you did not want her to be disappointed and you were just not ready for a baby. I knew it was selfish of me to wish you’d reconsider, seeing as it was your body and life that would change forever, but I never told you and instead supported your decision. When you did tell your mom and she had said that you couldn’t just create a child to abort it, I knew with fear set aside and your mom’s support, you would keep your baby. And so, the following months were filled with countless check ups, many lunch dates, and adventures to Target for the arrival of your daughter. February 19 2015, Melody was born and I had no idea I could have so much love for a little human that’s not even mine! Although it’s been really difficult, thank you for raising such an independent and intelligent little bean and making the transition to motherhood seem so effortlessly. Love you both.
I know on your spontaneous night with Bleeker you had no intentions of bringing a child into your world but, it’s really basic understanding. Every time you have sex there’s always some risk of you becoming pregnant and not using contraceptives has you at a 90% chance of pregnancy. It’s obviously not easy being a parent, especially at sixteen, but it was heartwarming to see you do what most people are not capable of. See it’s black and white for most, either you keep or abort your baby and it shouldn’t be that way. Adoption is always an option and for that reason your story is important to share. You gave a loving woman the one thing she wanted most but couldn’t produce herself, as well as giving the baby a life you could not at the time.
It’s important we’re properly educated about sex. We’re fortunate to live in a country where we’re allowed a right to privacy, meaning our right to choose what we take part in, as well as know that our personal information is protected by law. Our freedom is exercised when a woman becomes pregnant and is given choices. Organizations such as Planned Parenthood, are created to inform and care for women, especially in regards to reproduction. Both men and women should be given choices for their sexual health.
Amy,
I knew you wouldn’t believe me when I told you you were pregnant. I wasn’t sure how I knew I just remember meeting up with you one day and instantly knowing something was different. When I finally convinced you to take a pregnancy test, you were so adamant you weren’t pregnant, I didn’t expect you to make me go into the store to buy it (I still remember the look the cashier gave me). But there we both were sitting on the bathroom floor while you cried as those two lines appeared, letting the reality of becoming a mother at eighteen sink in. We headed to the clinic the next day to see how far along you were and I remember silently sitting in the waiting room as you told me you were planning to abort. You explained that you were terrified of telling your mom because you did not want her to be disappointed and you were just not ready for a baby. I knew it was selfish of me to wish you’d reconsider, seeing as it was your body and life that would change forever, but I never told you and instead supported your decision. When you did tell your mom and she had said that you couldn’t just create a child to abort it, I knew with fear set aside and your mom’s support, you would keep your baby. And so, the following months were filled with countless check ups, many lunch dates, and adventures to Target for the arrival of your daughter. February 19 2015, Melody was born and I had no idea I could have so much love for a little human that’s not even mine!
Although it’s been really difficult, thank you for raising such an independent and intelligent little bean and making the transition to motherhood seem so effortlessly. Love you both.